Jewelry organizer for storing and displaying jewelry, accessories and the like

ABSTRACT

A system for organizing, storing and displaying jewelry, accessories and the like is described, which includes a first panel, wherein the first panel comprises a front surface and a back surface, the front surface is composed of an impenetrable magnetic material and the back surface is composed a support material. The system further includes a second panel comprising a non-laminar, non-slip material on its outer surface for supporting at least one modular mounting unit when positioned on said outer surface of the second panel. The second panel overlays the first panel. The at least one modular mounting unit is placed on the outer surface of the second panel. Each modular mounting unit includes one or more magnetic securing elements for securing the modular mounting unit to the first panel adjacent the outer surface of the second panel. Said modular mounting units are uniquely shaped and configured for displaying and organizing jewelry, accessories and the like and may be positioned as desired.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §119(e), this application claims the benefit ofand hereby incorporates by reference for all purposes, U.S. ProvisionalPatent Application Ser. No. 61/789,764, filed Mar. 15, 2013.

BACKGROUND

The invention described relates to a storage and display system and moreparticularly to an organizer for storing and displaying jewelry,accessories and the like that is suspendible on a wall or othergenerally vertical surface or for stationary positioning on a morehorizontal surface, the organizer having magnetic properties.

Jewelry including earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets and the like aretraditionally stored in a jewelry box or a jewelry drawer provided witha limited number of prearranged small compartments configuredspecifically for a particular type or piece of jewelry. Said jewelryboxes and jewelry drawers are also not generally designed for organizingand displaying accessories, such as watches, scarfs, hair bows, hairbands, belts, eyeglasses, handbags, gloves, and the like.

Known jewelry boxes generally sit on a top surface of a dressing tableor chest of drawers and are designed to enclose the jewelry within,allowing access to the jewelry via a hinged lid that, when opened,provides only a limited number of compartments in a fixed orpreconstructed arrangement. Similarly, known jewelry drawers resideinside a dressing table or chest of drawers and are similarly arrangedwith only a limited number of compartments in a fixed or preconstructedarrangement which can be accessed only when the drawer is opened.Because of the described limited number of compartments and fixedarrangement, jewelry contained in these jewelry boxes or jewelry drawerswill, over time, become intermixed, often getting entangled, making themdifficult to find and no longer readily accessible. Such arrangementsalso makes viewing each piece of jewelry difficult, affecting selectionof a particular piece of jewelry and may even lead to damage or breakingof certain pieces of jewelry.

Attempts have been made to ease the difficulties associated withconfined jewelry boxes and jewelry drawers. For example, oneconfiguration is a wall-mounted container having a back wall with pegsextending outwardly from the container for hanging necklaces andbracelets. The container includes a hinged cover that is a frame inwhich is supported a screen. Earrings for pierced ears (having aprotruding post) are mounted on the screen by inserting the post throughthe screen from one side and securing it in place with a post cap on theother side of the screen. While such a jewelry container assists injewelry selection and extraction, the fixed position of the screen, thepegs and other permanently fixed components limit the use of thecontainer, particularly when a consumer does not own or want certaintypes of jewelry. If, for example, the consumer does not own or wantearrings, the preconfigured screen and space allotted for said earringsis wasted, and that space could have been useful, instead, to store anddisplay more necklaces. Thus, this container, like other jewelry boxesand jewelry drawers, has a similar disadvantage because thepreconfigured system renders the entire system limiting and inefficient,and unable to accommodate a consumer's specific jewelry inventory.

The use of a mesh material for mounting earrings may assist with holdingearrings; however, the mesh material typically used is a flat singlelayer or sheet, which, over time, particularly with heavy earrings, willsag downward due to its lack of stability, and, over time, will destroythe mesh or create certain portions unusable.

Current mesh solutions have a one-size-fits-all loose weave which isintended to store all types of earrings. Yet, it is found that such meshis not suitable for all types of earrings. For example, the weave mustbe loose and have sufficient spacing between each weave to allow onlyhook-style earrings to be fitted into a gap between the weave. Theconfiguration has been found unsuitable for small stud earrings, as theywill fall through the mesh. When the mesh is fitted for small studearrings, it is then unsuitable for hooked or dangle earrings becausesaid dangle earrings cannot be inserted or removed with any ease fromthe mesh. Thus, two different types of storage containers would berequired for housing the two different types of earrings.

As an alternative, a solid piece of wood or rigid plastic has been usedthat has multiple small consecutive holes in fixed positions for thepurpose of storing hooked or dangle earrings. The holes, however,present a problem because of their fixed position as well as thedifficulty in inserting and removing said earrings through the rigidwood or plastic.

Jewelry organizers also often lack proper storage for jewelry items withsmall ring attachments such as pendants and charms. These items oftenend up stored together in multiples in a single compartment where theyare out of view and one must dig through the compartment to find one inparticular, which may also damage an item, particularly when said itemsare often delicate.

Some attempts have been made to include small hooks for hangingnecklaces, which do not allow for thick necklaces or bulky necklaces orirregularly shaped necklaces because said hooks are either notaccessible due to a fixed placement near an adjacent fixed hook or areimproperly sized and shaped to hold such necklaces.

Alternatively, attempts have been made to use a hook and loop system(e.g., Velcro®, a registered trademark of Velcro Industries B.V., TheNetherlands). However, the use of said material is difficult,particularly because the hook and loop material, snags easily, loses itsability to hook and/or loop with multiple usages, and readilyaccumulates dust and other small particles to its surface, which isunattractive and is disruptive to the material, which reduces it usage,as well as negatively affects its appearance. The hook and loop materialmay also damage certain jewelry or accessories having surfaces that areattracted to or may get entangled with the hook and loop material.

It is also found that the above described jewelry containers or jewelrydrawers do not allow for the proper display and storage of additionalitems, such as headbands, hair bows and brooches/pins. These items areoften left to be stored elsewhere where they cannot be properlydisplayed or viewed, and may get crushed or otherwise damaged.

In addition, the described jewelry containers do not have sufficientspace for large or irregular shaped items such as eyeglasses, hair bows,head bands, scarfs, belts or small hand bags. These items are often leftto be stored elsewhere where they cannot be properly displayed orviewed, and may get crushed or otherwise damaged.

Current jewelry containers do not feature modularity or an ability toadd or remove storage components, or customize the arrangement of saidcomponents, as is required to meet the specific needs of an individualconsumer. Therefore, there remains a need for a new and improved jewelrydisplay and storage system that overcomes one or more of theshortcomings found in the prior art.

Overview

Described herein are systems for organizing, storing and displayingjewelry, accessories and the like, the systems comprising wallsuspendible systems. Such systems overcome one or more of theshortcomings found in the prior art. For example, a described systemallows for the proper storage and display of each item of jewelry,accessory and the like. The storage and display components in thedescribed system are each generally designed for a specific type ofjewelry item or accessory item, thereby ensuring that every item is bothreadily visible, adequately displayed and readily accessible. Thedescribed system includes modularity, with an ability to quickly andreadily add or remove storage and display components to the system andprovide customization to meet each particular need of a differentconsumer. Thus, a described system is multi-functional for storing anddisplaying both jewelry as well as accessories and is appropriate foreach item that is to be organized, such that each item is properlydisplayed with the use of materials and/or unique compartments that donot damage or pull or otherwise disturb the jewelry or accessory to bestored and displayed, and are thus, compatible with each jewelry item oraccessory item, including those that are fragile, delicate or requireparticular care. In addition, a system as described herein is notlimited in type of compartments or types of items to be stored anddisplayed. Furthermore, each system may be decoratively designed andshaped to suit any need.

A wall suspendible system for organizing, storing and displayingjewelry, accessories and the like is described, which includes a firstpanel, wherein the first panel comprises a front surface and a backsurface, the front surface is composed of an impenetrable magneticmaterial and the back surface of the first panel is composed of asupport material. The system includes a second panel comprising anon-laminar, non-slip material on its outer surface for supporting atleast one modular mounting unit when positioned on said outer surface ofthe second panel. The second panel is proximate to the first panel. Thesecond panel overlays the first panel.

The front surface of the first panel may be galvanized steel. In someembodiments, the front surface is a galvanized steel of about 0.010inches thick.

The back surface of the first panel may be the same material as thefront surface or may be different material. In some embodiments, theback surface of the first panel is a hardboard or a fiber board.Additionally, the back surface may be a hardboard or a fiber board ofabout 0.125 inches thick.

The at least one modular mounting unit is placed on the outer surface ofthe second panel. Each modular mounting unit is for storage and displayof one or more jewelry items. Each modular mounting unit includes one ormore magnetic securing elements. The one or more magnetic securingelement secures the modular mounting unit to the first panel adjacentthe outer surface of the second panel. Magnetic securing elements alloweach modular mounting unit to be suspended from the second panel.Magnetic securing elements are coupleable to the first panel. Magneticsecuring elements provide customization to the system. Magnetic securingelements may be placed at any location on the outer surface of thesecond panel that is cooperative with a first panel.

The non-laminar, non-slip material of the second panel should offer asufficient coefficient of friction to its outer surface to prevent theone or more magnetic securing elements in each modular mounting unitfrom slipping on the outer surface of the second panel. The non-laminar,non-slip material of the second panel may be fabric. The non-laminar,non-slip material of the second panel may be decorative. In someembodiments, the non-laminar, non-slip material is a decorative materialpositioned about the second panel and extending to at least a portion ofthe back surface of the first panel, to which it is affixed.

For said system, at least one of the modular mounting units may alsoinclude a decorative covering. At least one of the modular mountingunits may be configured as or includes a shelf or drawer extendingoutwardly from the second panel. The at least one the modular mountingunit includes one or more of a ring mounting unit, an earring mountingunit for hooked earrings, a stud mounting unit for stud earrings, pins,cufflinks and the like, a pin mounting unit, a panel mounting unit forheadbands, scarfs, bows, cufflinks, small handbags, small electronicaccessories and the like, a charm mounting unit, a headband mountingunit, a bracelet mounting unit, a shelf mounting unit for loose jewelryand/or accessories, electronic accessories, watches and the like, aneyeglass mounting unit, and various combinations thereof.

At least one of the modular mounting units will comprise at least onemagnetic securing element for securing the modular mounting unit to thewall suspendible system, the magnetic securing element centrallypositioned. The modular mounting unit may further comprise a first layerof members extending outwardly from the magnetic securing element, thefirst layer including a plurality of members formed of a resistanceforming mesh-like material, the resistance forming mesh-like materialfolded to form at least two layers for support of an item of jewelry,accessory or the like and a second layer of members extending outwardlyfrom the magnetic securing element, the second layer including aplurality of members formed of a decorative material.

One of the modular mounting units may also comprise two or more magneticsecuring element for securing the modular mounting unit to the wallsuspendible system, the two or more magnetic securing elements spacedapart and secured to a plurality of materials that form an elongatedband. The plurality of materials include at least a first materialoverlaying a second material and a third material overlaying the secondmaterial. The first material has a decorative surface and is positioneddirectly adjacent the modular mounting unit. The second material isformed from a resistance forming mesh-like material. The third materialhas a decorative surface.

The system further comprises a support member supporting the first andsecond panels, such that when the second panel overlays the first panel,the second panel is disposed on the support member or is disposed withinthe support member. The first and second panel, when combined, maypress-fit in the support member. The first and second panel, whencombined, may additionally be secured to the support member by suitablesecuring means, such as fasteners and/or adhesives. For said systems,the support member may have a thickness that is up to ten times thethickness of the back surface or is about ten times the thickness of theback surface.

The support member typically frames the first and second panel when saidpanels are cooperative with one another. The support member has aforward edge or surface and a rear edge or surface as well as sidesurfaces on the interior of the support member and on the exterior ofthe support member. For framing the cooperative first and second panel,said cooperative first and second panel may be seated on a recess of thesupport member or may be seated in a recess of the support member. Insome embodiments, a recess in the support member is about 0.16 inchesfrom a forward edge of the support member.

The support member of such a system often includes a decorative surfaceor a decorative covering positioned on or affixed to the support member.

The support member may further comprise a thin base panel of a materialthat is cooperative with or generally affixed to the rear facing surfaceor edge of the support member.

In some embodiments the support member comprises a thin base panelpositioned on a rear facing surface of the support member, such that thethin base panel is affixed to the rear edge or facing surface of thesupport member. In some embodiments the support member further comprisesone or both of a stand and at least one leg for positioning the systemon a horizontal surface. In some embodiments, the recess of the supportmember is positioned such that when the second panel is disposed on thesupport member, the outer surface of the second panel extends outwardlyfrom a front facing surface of the support member. Alternatively, therecess of the support member is positioned such that when the secondpanel is disposed on the support member, the outer surface of the secondpanel is flush with a front facing surface of the support member.Alternatively, the recess of the support member is positioned such thatwhen the second panel is disposed on the support member, the outersurface of the second panel extend inwardly from a front facing surfaceof the support member.

For a described system for organizing, storing and displaying jewelry,accessories and the like, the system is made by preparing a first panelthat includes a front surface and a back surface, such that the frontsurface is composed of an impenetrable magnetic material and the backsurface is composed of either of a semi-rigid material and rigid supportmaterial, and affixing the first panel to a second panel in such amanner that the first and second panel are cooperative with one another.The second panel comprises a non-laminar, non-slip material on its outersurface for supporting a magnetic securing element when positioned onsaid outer surface. Said first and second panels may be individuallypre-sized or cut to size once cooperative with one another. In someembodiments, the second panel overlays the first panel and optionallywraps around the first panel to its back surface to which the secondpanel is affixed. A support member is sized to be disposed about theperiphery of the first and second panel when the first and second panelsare cooperative with one another. The support member includes a recesson its inner peripheral surface, such that when the first and secondpanels are cooperative with one another, they may positioned with therecess of the support member, such as by press-fitting therein forproper securement with the recess so that a portion of an interiorsurface of the support member is adjacent side edges of the cooperativepanels. This may be with or without the addition of suitable fasteners.As an alternative, the first and second panels when cooperative with oneanother may be positioned to be disposed on the recess of the supportmember. In this configuration, the back surface of the first panel isdisposed on the recess of the support member. In this configuration,side edges of the cooperative panels are not necessarily adjacent theinterior surface of the support member. In this configuration, suitablefasteners or means for fastening are used to ensure that the first andsecond cooperative panels remain in place on the support member.

In some embodiments, once the cooperative first and second panels aredisposed on the support member, a space is created between the interiorsurface of the support member and one or more side edges of the firstand second cooperative panels. In some embodiments, the recess portionof the support member contacts the outer surface of the second panel,when the second panel overlays and wraps about the side edges of thefirst and second cooperative panels.

When the cooperative first and second panels are disposed on or fittedwith the recess of the support member, the cooperative first and secondpanels may be sized and fitted in such a manner that a gap is createdbetween the back surface of the first panel and a surface to which thesupport member may be suspended on. To create such a gap, the supportmember will have a thickness that is sufficiently larger that thethickness of the first and second panels when combined.

In operation, with suitable anchoring or mounting elements, the systemis suspendible or mountable from a vertical surface or, in analternative arrangement requiring only minor modifications, the systemis suitable to be positioned and maintained on a horizontal surface.Known means for positioning vertically or for positioning horizontallyare used, said means known to one of skill in the art.

The describe system is for use by a consumer, in a retail or marketingenvironment, or in any other environment for such a system fororganizing, storing and displaying jewelry, accessories and the like.

These and other embodiments and features and the advantages thereof,will become readily apparent from the following description, taken inconjunction with any exemplary representations, drawings and/or example.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a more complete understanding of the features and advantagesdescribed herein, reference is now made to a description along withaccompanying figures, wherein:

FIG. 1 is an exploded view in perspective of a first panel and a secondpanel for a representative organizational system described herein;

FIG. 2 is a side view of a portion of a first panel of FIG. 1, in whichthe front surface and the back surface are different materials;

FIG. 3 is perspective view of a representative support member describedherein;

FIG. 4 is a close-up of a portion of another support member describedherein;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a representative organizational systemshowing a plurality of distinct modular mounting units;

FIG. 6 is a representative organization system described herein in crosssection showing a portion of a support member, a first panel, a secondpanel, and a modular mounting unit coupled thereto; and

FIG. 7 is a portion of a modular mounting unit of FIG. 5, showing, incross section a supporting member of a modular mounting unit 80, whichis also suitable as an end portion of a first ribbon member of a modularmounting unit 90.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Although making and using various embodiments are discussed in detailbelow, it should be appreciated that as described herein are providedmany inventive concepts that may be embodied in a wide variety ofcontexts. Embodiments discussed herein are merely representative and donot limit the scope of the invention.

In the description which follows, like parts are marked throughout thespecification and drawings with the same reference numerals,respectively. The drawings are not necessarily to scale and certainfeatures may be shown exaggerated in scale or in somewhat schematic formin the interest of clarity and conciseness.

Referring first to FIG. 1, a first panel 10 is depicted. The first panel10 includes a front surface 12, a back surface 22, and side edges 8. Thefront surface 12 is an impenetrable magnetic material, typicallyprovided as a single sheet, although strips or other patterns of thefront surface 12 may also be suitable for the first panel 10. An exampleof an impenetrable magnetic material is galvanized steel. In oneembodiment, the back surface 22 is the same material as the frontsurface 12. In an alternative embodiment, as depicted in FIG. 2, theback surface 22 is a different material that offers additional rigidityto the first panel 10. A suitable material for the back surface 22 is amaterial lighter in weight than the front surface 12, yet rigid orsemi-rigid, thereby offering the additional rigidity to the first panel10 without adding significant additional weight. Examples include a hardboard or a fiber board or a composite fiber board. Additional materialsthat are rigid or semi-rigid are also acceptable.

When the front surface 12 and back surface 22 of the first panel 10 areof different materials, the front surface 12 includes a top 14, a bottom16 and, as depicted in FIG. 2, one or more sides 18. Similarly, the backsurface 22 includes, as depicted in FIG. 2, a top 24, a bottom 26 andone or more sides 28.

When different materials are used for the front surface 12 and the backsurface 22 of the first panel, the front surface 12 and back surface 22are generally affixed by means known in the art, including adhesion,bonding, lamination, which generally includes an adhesive. In additionor as an alternative, front surface 12 and back surface 22 are affixedwith affixing elements such as screws, pins, staples, bolts, bands,clamps or other suitable fastening members. When affixing front surface12 to back surface 22, top 24 of back surface 22 is positioned directlyadjacent to bottom 16 of front surface 12. The first panel 10 may besized and shaped as desired. In some embodiments, the first panel 10,when comprising different materials for the front surface 12 and theback surface 22, is shaped such that the front surface 12 and backsurface 22 are of the same size, at least in their overall length andwidth, thereby having parallel edges for sides 18 and 28 of frontsurface 12 and back surface 22, respectively. In an alternativeembodiment, the back surface 22, when of a different material that thefront surface 12, is only sufficiently sized and shaped to offer enoughrigidity to the front surface 12 to prevent it from bowing or bending.Examples include one or more spaced apart slats (in series or crossing)or other suitable configurations that provide rigidity to the firstpanel 10 (minimizing bowing or bending) and minimize the amount ofmaterial or surface area required for the material of the back surface22, when different material than the material of the front surface 12 offirst panel 10.

In some embodiments, when different materials are used for the frontsurface 12 and the back surface 22 of the first panel 10, the frontsurface 12 and back surface 22 are affixed together following byshaping. In an alternative embodiment, front surface 12 and back surface22 are individually shaped prior to affixing together. It is alsounderstood that only one of the front surface 12 or back surface 22 maybe shaped before affixing and thereafter one or both surfaces areadditionally shaped, as needed. In many embodiments, when differentmaterials are used for the front surface 12 and the back surface 22 ofthe first panel 10, both the front surface 12 and the back surface 22have the same overall shape in at least two dimensions.

Thicknesses of the front surface 12 and back surface 22, when ofdiffering materials, may be the same or, often, when desiring a lighterweight panel, the thickness of the back surface 22 is greater than thatof the front surface 12, assuming that the back surface 22 is a materialthat is lighter in weight than the impenetrable magnetic material of thefront surface 12. In one example, the first panel 10 includes a frontsurface 12 of galvanized steel having a thickness of about 0.01 inchesaffixed to a back surface 22 of a hard board having a thickness of about0.125 inches. In this example, the front surface 12 is affixed to theback surface 22 by a bonding glue. The bonding glue is applied byspraying, but any other acceptable manner may be used.

Proximate to or overlaying the first panel 10 is a second panel 30 (FIG.1, FIG. 6). The second panel 30 comprises a non-laminar, non-slipmaterial on its outer surface 32 for supporting at least one modularmounting extension or modular mounting unit (e.g., units 64, 66, 68, 70,72, 76, 78, 80, 90) when said units are positioned on the outer surface32 of the second panel 30, as depicted in FIG. 6. The non-laminar,non-slip material is selected to have a sufficient coefficient offriction on its outer surface 32 to prevent slipping of the at least onemodular mounting extension or modular mounting unit. In at least oneembodiment, the non-laminar, non-slip material is a fabric material. Theouter surface 32 of second panel 30 may include additionalembellishments or details, as desired.

The second panel 30 is either the same overall shape as the first panel10 or is sufficiently large enough, allowing it to overlay and wraparound at least the side edges 8 of the first panel 10. Preferably, insuch a configuration, the second panel 30 wraps around side edges 8 ofthe first panel 10 and is suitably affixed to the back surface 22 of thefirst panel 10.

A support member 40, as depicted in FIGS. 3, 4 and 5, surrounds thefirst and second panels when first panel 10 and second panel 30 arecooperative with one another. Generally, the support member 40 includesan exterior surface 42, an interior surface 44 a, 44 b, a forward edge46 and a rear edge 48. The distance between the forward edge 46 and therear edge 48 provides a thickness for the support member 40 that isgenerally substantially greater than the thickness of the first panel 10and second panel 30 when said first and second panels are cooperativewith one another. In some embodiments, the thickness of the supportmember 40 is at least five times or seven time or ten times greater thatthe thickness of the first panel 10 and second panel 30 when said panelsare cooperative with one another.

The interior surface 44 a, 44 b of support member 40 further includes arecess 49. In some embodiments, recess 49 is for receiving and seatingthe back surface 22 of the first panel 10. In other embodiments, recess49 is for receiving and seating the sides 18 of front surface 12 and/orsides 28 of back surface 22.

When a first panel 10 and second panel 30 are cooperative with oneanother and the second panel 30 overlays first panel 10 by also wrappingaround the first panel 10, it is the second panel 30 that will beadjacent the interior surface 44 a, 44 b and/or recess 49.

The recess 49 of support member 40 typically extends continuously aroundthe periphery of the interior surface of the support member 40, asdepicted in FIG. 3. In an alternative embodiment, recess 40 forms lipextending portions that appear in discrete locations along the interiorsurface 44 of support member 40 (not shown).

With a recess 49 in any of the embodiments described, the recess will beformed in the interior of the support member 40 forming interior surface44 a and interior surface 44 b. Positioning of the support member 40will be such that it generally frames the first panel 10 and the secondpanel 30, when said panels are cooperative with one another. In someembodiments, the framing will be such that there is a space 52 betweenthe side edges of the cooperative first panel 10 and second panel 30 andthe support member 40, as depicted in FIG. 5. The recess 49 is oftencloser to the forward edge 46 so that when the cooperative first panel10 and second panel 30 are seated on recess 49, there is a gap (depictedby line 47 on FIG. 4) formed between the back surface of the first panel10 and a vertical surface to which the support member 40 may besuspended on.

In one or more embodiments, a support member 40 has a width of about 1.5inches. The recess 49 is positioned at or about 0.16 inches from theforward edge 46 of the support member 40 and, when seating the backsurface 22 of the first panel 10, allows the outer surface 32 of thesecond panel 30, which is cooperative with the first panel 10, to beflush with the plane formed by forward edge 46. With a wider cooperativefirst and second panel 10 and 30, the outer surface 32 of the secondpanel 30 will extend outwardly from the plane formed by forward edge 46.Conversely, with a narrower cooperative first panel 10 and second panel30, a plane formed by outer surface 32 of the second panel 30 will beinward with respect to the plane formed by forward edge 46.

When the first panel 10 is cooperative with the second panel 30 andseated, as described, with recess 49 of support member 40, there may bea space 52 between the interior surface 44 a of the support member 40and the sides 8 of first panel 10, which is cooperative with secondpanel 30. With this configuration, the cooperative first panel 10 andsecond panel 30 may be affixed to recess 49 by means of rivets 34, asdepicted in FIG. 5, or by alternative and suitable fastening means oradhesive means known to one of skill in the art.

The support member 40 may further include a cover 46 for protectionand/or decoration (FIG. 3). In one or more embodiments the cover 46 isfabric, plastic, rubberized, a laminate or other covering material. Insome embodiments, the cover is a thin film or paint. In addition,support member may also be provided with a base panel 54 positioned onthe rear edge 48 of the support member 40 (FIG. 4). In one or moreembodiments the base panel 54 is a hard wood or fiber board. A suitableexample is a balsa wood panel that is at or about 0.125 inches thick.

Support member 40 may be suitably fitted in order to suspend from ormount to a vertical surface, such as a wall, panel, door, or the like.The fitting may be on the support member 40 and/or on the base panel 54,as desired. In addition or as an alternative, the support member 40and/or base panel 54 may be fitted for placement on a horizontalsurface, such as with stationary or pivoting legs, or other suitablesupporting elements or stands that allow the organizational system whenformed to remain stationary on the horizontal surface.

As illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, one or a plurality of modular mountingextensions and/or modular mounting units are coupleable to the outersurface 32 of the second panel 30. Generally, each modular mountingextension or modular mounting unit is configured for a specific type ofjewelry item or accessory item. Accordingly, there is any number ofcombinations of modular mounting units and extension that may bearranged on the outer surface 32 of the second panel 30.

As depicted in FIG. 5, there is a ring mounting unit 62 for rings orsmall bands and the like, an earring mounting unit 64 for earringshaving a hooked portion, a shelf mounting unit 66 for loose jewelryand/or accessories, cuff links, electronic accessories, watches and thelike, a charm mounting unit 70, an outwardly extending mounting unit 72for head bands, bracelets, belts, scarfs, small purses and the like, adrawer mounting unit 76 for eyeglasses, watches, large bands, or thelike, an outwardly extending necklace mounting unit 78, a stud mountingunit 80 for stud earrings, pins, cufflinks and the like, and a panelmounting unit 90 for brooches, hair bows, clips, scarfs or accessorieshaving clips and optionally pins, hooked earrings and the like. Thesizes and shapes of said units are not limited to those depicted in thedrawings.

Each modular extension or modular mounting unit includes at least onemagnetic securing element 87 at or adjacent a surface that faces theouter surface 32 of second panel 30 for suspending the modular extensionor modular mounting unit on the outer surface 32 of second panel 30(FIG. 6). In some embodiments, at least one magnetic securing element 87may be slightly recessed in the modular mounting unit. Each magneticsecuring element 87 will have a sufficient strength to support themodular extension or modular mounting unit in its suspended position. Inuse, the outer surface 32 of the second panel 30 assists in providing africtional, non-slip surface for maintaining each modular mounting unitin its suspended position. Each modular mounting unit may optionallyinclude a decorative exterior.

The ring mounting unit 62 for storing and displaying one or more ringsincludes an outwardly extended surface with at least one or a pluralityof spaced apart slots therein, the slots having a depth and a width thatis at least the same as the cross sectional diameter of the band of thering. The slots are the same or slightly narrower than the thickness ofthe band. In some instances, slots of varying heights and/or lengths areprovided. The slot may be cushioned to assist in fitting the ringtherein. The slots may include a peripheral frame, if desired. Saidframe may be decorative or optionally covered by a decorative materialor include decorative embellishments, when desired.

The same modular mounting unit 62 is adjusted for fitting, storing anddisplaying one or more wrist bands, thereby including an outwardlyextended surface from outer surface 32 of the second panel 30 with atleast one or a plurality of spaced apart slots therein, the slots havinga depth and a width that is at least the same as the cross sectionaldiameter of the wrist band. The slots are the same as or slightlynarrower than the thickness of the band. In some instances, slots ofvarying heights and/or lengths are provided. The slot may be cushionedto assist in fitting of the wrist band therein. The slots may include aperipheral frame, if desired. In addition, a combination of slots forrings and slots for wrist bands may be combined on the same modularmounting unit 62. Said frame may be decorative or optionally covered bya decorative material or include decorative embellishments, whendesired.

The modular mounting unit 64 is for storing and displaying one or moreearrings have a hooked portion. Generally, this includes two spacedapart modular mounting units, each supporting a stiff wire or rope orchain, such as an 8 gauge wire) held there between by at least onefastener 65 or peg magnet, as depicted in FIG. 5. Alternatively, eachstiff wire or rope or chain may include a hooked end that maycooperative with an adjacent hooked end. In another alternative, thestiff wire, rope or chain, or may include a T-bar configuration with amagnet therebetween.

The modular mounting unit 66 includes a shelf for storing and displayingone or more loose jewelry and/or accessories, such as cuff links, andmay also include electronic accessories, watches and the like. The shelfextends outwardly from the outer surface 32 of second panel 30. Theshelf may be configured with or without flanged members 68. Said flangedmembers when added prevent the one or more items from sliding off theextended shelf.

The modular mounting unit 70 for storing and displaying one or morecharms includes an outwardly extending surface from outer surface 32 ofsecond panel 30; the outwardly extending surface is penetrable andincludes a magnetic material. To such a surface are positioned aplurality of decorative hooks 71 having a magnetic securing element ator near the magnetic surface for hanging charms in any desired locationon the surface. If the magnetic material is penetrable, the decorativehooks 71 may include a portion that extends through the magneticmaterial. In an alternative embodiment, the outwardly extending surfacemay include narrow slots of a width that is the same as or slightly lessthan the width of the chain on the charm for positioning and supportingthe chain therein. The outwardly extending surface may be framed. Saidsurface and/or frame may be decorative, include decorativeembellishments or optionally covered by a decorative material, whendesired.

The modular mounting unit 72 for storing and displaying a headband,scarf and the like includes an extension member that extends outwardlyfrom outer surface 32 of second panel 30. The extension member includesa stop at the end of the member to prevent the headband from slippingoff its end. The length of the extension member is at least as wide asthe headband. A stop at the end of the extension member may bedecorative, if so desired.

The modular mounting unit 72 for storing and displaying a bracelet,belt, bangles, small purse and the like may include a thicker or longerextension member than one for bracelets, and will still extend outwardlyfrom outer surface 32 of second panel 30. The extension member includesa stop at the end of the member to prevent the bracelet from slippingoff its end. The length of the extension member is at least as wide asthe item to be displayed and may include a stronger magnetic securingelement and/or a base for supporting heavier weighted items. A stop atthe end of the extension member may be decorative, if so desired.

The modular mounting unit 76 is configured as a drawer storing anddisplaying one or more eyeglasses, watches, large bands, or the like.The unit will include an outwardly extending shelf extending away fromthe outer surface 32 of second panel 30. The shelf will include raisedor flanged side edges for retaining the item on the shelf. The shelf maybe suitably framed, when desired. The shelf may optionally includeremovable pillows or cushioned unit that fit along the length or thewidth of the drawer onto which or between which a watch, large band,electronic accessory or the like may be suitable fitted for display. Theoutward surface of the drawer, frame and/or pillow may be decorative andmay include decorative embellishments or be optionally covered by adecorative material, when desired.

The modular mounting unit 78 for storing and displaying a necklace andthe like includes an extension member that extends outwardly from outersurface 32 of second panel 30. The extension member includes a stop atthe end of the member to prevent the necklace from slipping off the endof the extension member. The length of the extension member is at leastas wide as the necklace, and therefore, generally much less that thewidth of the extension member of modular mounting unit 72. The base ofthe extension member may include a stronger magnetic securing elementand/or the base, itself, may be larger when supporting heavier weighteditems. A stop at the end of the extension member may be decorative, ifso desired.

The modular mounting unit 80 is for storing and displaying one or morestuds, such as stud earrings, pins, cufflinks and the like. Said itemincludes supporting member 82 generally of a mesh or screen-likematerial, such as crinoline, folded as depicted in FIG. 7, whichprovides outward resistance or tension, as depicted by line 88, to anyitem 84 protruding through said member, thereby offering additionalsupport and preventing the member from sagging from the weight of theitem 84. Additional members 86 are decorative. Each of supporting member82 and decorative members 86 may be continuous or include a plurality ofextending portions, as is depicted in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7.

The magnetic securing element 87 of modular mounting unit 80, asdepicted in FIG. 6, and any other magnetic securing element provided inany of the other modular mounting units described herein, will have astrong enough magnetic force that when positioned on the outer surface32 of panel 30, which is cooperative with panel 10 that comprises animpenetrable magnetic material, the magnetic force will maintain themodular mounting unit in position, even when said unit stores anddisplays a significant number of jewelry items and/or accessories, manyor all of which may be heavy items.

The modular mounting unit 90 is for storing and displaying one or morebrooches, hair bows, clips or accessories having clips and optionallypins, hooked earrings and the like. The modular mounting unit 90includes a base 95 or an elongated panel made, in part, of a flexiblematerial that is penetrable. The base 95 may be cushioned. Spaced apartalong the base 95, on the back surface of base 95 and, thereby, facingthe outer surface 32 of the second panel 30, are magnetic securingelements that are positioned within or on a securement member 98. One ormore ribbon-like members overlay the base 95. A first ribbon member 94is a penetrable material, generally of material having a screen ormesh-like configuration, such as crinoline, which, when included, willgenerally have a width that is greater than that of the second ribbonmember 96 for access to the mesh-like material for displaying an itemcapable of hooking through the mesh-like material. The first ribbonmember 94 may be folded at its edges as depicted in FIG. 7, foradditional support and to provide outward resistance to any itemprotruding through said member, thereby offering additional support andpreventing the member from sagging from the weight of the item. Thesecond ribbon member 96 overlays the first ribbon member and may be afabric and decorative and is also penetrable. Both first ribbon member94 and second ribbon member 96 overlay the base 95 and are secured tothe base by the spaced apart securement members 98. Clips are typicallysecured to the outer, second ribbon member 96. In some embodiments, theoverlayed first and second members are directly adjacent one another. Inother embodiments, the first and second members are configured such thatthey do not contact one another except at or near the spaced apartsecurement members 98. When the modular mounting unit 90 has two spacedapart securement member 98 (which include the magnetic securingelements) positioned near one another, the first and second ribbon-likemembers will bow out significantly from the outer surface 32 of thesecond panel 30. When two spaced apart securement member 98 arepositioned far from one another on the modular mounting unit 90, thefirst and second ribbon-like members will have a more planarconfiguration with respect to the outer surface 32 of the second panel30. Each securement member 98 may include a cushioned or penetrableportion. Said modular mounting unit 90 may be vertically or horizontallyarranged. Each of its elements may be decorative, and may includedecorative embellishments 97, when desired.

Although representative processes and articles have been described indetail herein, those skilled in the art will recognize that varioussubstitutions and modifications may be made without departing from thescope and spirit of what is described and defined by the appendedclaims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A wall suspendible system for organizing, storingand displaying jewelry, accessories and the like, the wall suspendiblesystem comprising: a first panel, wherein the first panel comprises afront surface and a back surface, the front surface composed of animpenetrable magnetic material and the back surface composed of asupport material; a second panel comprising a non-laminar, non-slipmaterial on an outer surface for supporting at least one modularmounting unit when positioned on said outer surface, wherein the secondpanel overlays the first panel; at least one modular mounting unit forplacing on the outer surface of the second panel, wherein the at leastone modular mounting unit includes one or more magnetic securingelements for securing the modular mounting unit to the first paneladjacent the outer surface of the second panel; and a support membersupporting the first and second panels, such that when the second paneloverlays the first panel, the second panel is disposed on the supportmember.
 2. The wall suspendible system of claim 1, wherein the supportmember has a thickness that is one of either at least and about tentimes the thickness of the back surface.
 3. The wall suspendible systemof claim 1, wherein the front surface is galvanized steel.
 4. The wallsuspendible system of claim 1, wherein the front surface is a galvanizedsteel of about 0.010 inches thick.
 5. The wall suspendible system ofclaim 1, wherein the back surface is a hardboard or fiber board.
 6. Thewall suspendible system of claim 1, wherein the back surface is ahardboard or fiber board of about 0.125 inches thick.
 7. The wallsuspendible system of claim 1, wherein the recess of the support membermay be about 0.16 inches from a front edge of the support member.
 8. Thewall suspendible system of claim 1, wherein the support member includesa decorative covering.
 9. The wall suspendible system of claim 1,wherein at least one of the modular mounting units includes a decorativecovering.
 10. The wall suspendible system of claim 1, wherein at leastone of the modular mounting units includes a shelf extending outwardlyfrom the second panel.
 11. The wall suspendible system of claim 1,wherein the system further comprises a mounting arrangement forsuspending the system from a vertical surface.
 12. The wall suspendiblesystem of claim 1, wherein the non-laminar, non-slip material of thesecond panel offers a sufficient coefficient of friction to its outersurface to prevent the one or more magnetic elements in eachcompartmentalized mounting unit from slipping on the outer surface ofthe second panel.
 13. The wall suspendible system of claim 1, whereinthe non-laminar, non-slip material of the second panel is fabric. 14.The wall suspendible system of claim 1, wherein the at least one of themodular mounting unit is selected from a group consisting of a ringmounting unit, an earring mounting unit, a pin mounting unit, a broochmounting unit a charm mounting unit, a headband mounting unit, abracelet mounting unit, a shelf mounting unit, an eyeglass mountingunit, and various combinations thereof.
 15. The wall suspendible systemof claim 1, wherein the support member further comprises a thin basepanel positioned on a rear facing surface of the support member.
 16. Thewall suspendible system of claim 1, wherein the recess of the supportmember is positioned such that when the second panel is disposed on thesupport member, the outer surface of the second panel extends outwardlyfrom a front facing surface of the support member.
 17. The wallsuspendible system of claim 1, wherein the recess of the support memberis positioned such that when the second panel is disposed on the supportmember, the outer surface of the second panel is flush with a frontfacing surface of the support member.
 18. The wall suspendible system ofclaim 1, wherein the recess of the support member is positioned suchthat when the second panel is disposed on the support member, the outersurface of the second panel extend inwardly from a front facing surfaceof the support member.
 19. The wall suspendible system of claim 1,wherein the support member further comprises one or both of a stand andat least one leg for maintaining the system on a horizontal surface. 20.The wall suspendible system of claim 1, wherein the non-laminar,non-slip material is a decorative material positioned about the secondpanel and optionally extending to at least a portion of the back surfaceof the first panel to which it is affixed.
 21. The wall suspendiblesystem of claim 1, wherein the support member has a thicknesssignificantly greater than a combined thickness of the first and secondpanels such that when the second panel is disposed on the support memberthere is a gap created between the back surface of the first panel and asurface to which the support member may be suspended on.
 22. The wallsuspendible system of claim 1, wherein the support member includes arecessed portion for seating the first and second panels when the secondpanel overlays the first panel.
 23. A modular mounting unit for a wallsuspendible system, the modular mounting unit for organizing, storingand displaying jewelry, accessories and the like, the modular mountingunit comprising: at least one magnetic securing element for securing themodular mounting unit to the wall suspendible system, the magneticsecuring element centrally positioned; a first layer of membersextending outwardly from the magnetic securing element, the first layerincluding a plurality of members formed of a resistance formingmesh-like material, the resistance forming mesh-like material folded toform at least two layers for support of an item of jewelry, accessory orthe like; and a second layer of members extending outwardly from themagnetic securing element, the second layer including a plurality ofmembers formed of a decorative material.
 24. A modular mounting unit fora wall suspendible system, the modular mounting unit for organizing,storing and displaying jewelry, accessories and the like, the modularmounting unit comprising: two or more magnetic securing elements forsecuring the modular mounting unit to the wall suspendible system, twoor more magnetic securing elements spaced apart and secured to aplurality of materials that form an elongated band; the plurality ofmaterials including: at least a first material overlaying a secondmaterial and a third material overlaying the second material, whereinthe first material has a decorative surface and is positioned directlyadjacent the modular mounting unit; wherein the second material is aresistance forming mesh-like material; and wherein the third materialhas a decorative surface.